mamatothree posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago

Hi there.

I had a sleeve in 2011 and lost almost 100#. I was able to keep of 90 of those pounds for about 3 years, until I started having GI issues. After finally being diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis and SIBO, I was able to get treatment fo


mamatothree posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Needing a re-boot - I had my VSG in October of 2011. I lost about 100 lbs and was so happy! I have since gained about 10 lbs back but have kept the rest off. I had a large amount of excess skin around...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Plastic Surgery - I am about 18 months post-sleeve and I have an appointment tomorrow to see a plastic surgeon. Not really sure what to ask and what to expect. Any suggestions or advice are very muc...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Needing encouragement - Hey everyone. I've fallen off the grid for a while, but I'm back. I had my surgery in Oct of 2011, and since I've lost about 95 lbs. I have about 5 more to go until I am at a good ...

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mamatothree posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Itching - So I am 9 months post-op and I have lost about 85 lbs. yeah!!! Lately, though, I have been itching a lot. Is that related to the loose skin or is it just some random thing that is ...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Drinking from a straw? - I have definitely noticed that my stomach is bigger since surgery. I am 8 months out and I am noticing that I can eat much more but I am scared that I am going to gain weight again...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Honeymoon is over.... - My honeymoon is over and reality is setting in. Time to get serious about blogging, logging, and getting back to my goals. No more snacking, sneaking, or cheating. Time to stick to...

mamatothree added a goal 11 years, 10 months ago
Stop snacking. Only eat when I am hungry.

mamatothree posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Way to climb back on! One of my favorite low carb desserts is sugar...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Appeal to Working Moms - Ok, so let me clarify...all moms are working moms. I mean moms who work out of the house...I am looking for interesting, fun, healthy meal ideas that I can make the night before th...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
My Fitness Pal - Anyone else out there on My Fitness Pal? Looking for more "friends"....I am purpletmar. The more support I can get, the better! 

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Hair loss? - How long can I expect to be losing my hair? I have thick hair, very very very thick. Any idea when it will stop? I am currently 4 months out. Help!

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Eating Under Your Sleeve - So as a follow up to the last question I asked, the resounding answer I got was to "eat under the sleeve". How do I know what my capacity is? I know it sounds dumb, but I can't fig...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Sleeve stretching?! - I met with my surgeon for my 3 month check up the other day, and he told me that over time, my sleeve is going to stretch out. This is scaring the #%*!? out of me. I am doing a goo...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Not getting enough water. Ugh! - No matter how hard I try, I am not able to get all 64 ounces of water in each day. Any suggestions? 

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Eating after VSG - So I had my VSG a month ago and have now been cleared to start eating normal foods. I am not ready to give up regular (or even lowfat) cheese and am worried that I won't be able to...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Not eating enough? - I am two weeks post-op and I am worried I am not eating enough. I have been eating 1.5-2 cups of food throughout the day and drinking about 40 ounces each day. I am worried that my...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Itchy incisions? - I am almost two weeks post surgery. I have been having a lot of itching at my surgery sites. Has anyone else had this? What gives relief? Please help! Tamar

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Ways to add protein - I went yesterday to get my drain taken out, and was telling the dietician about my meal choices. She was really excited about my adding tofu to everything and asked me to send her ...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Little Victories! - Hi yall,I thought I would share a mini victory with you from tonight. Today was my daughter's eighth birthday and in keeping with family tradition, we went out to eat. With my bein...

mamatothree posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
New Here--6 days post-op - Hi y'all! I had signed up for this site back in January, when I first started thinking about having GB surgery. I, honestly, didn't do too much with it, because it wasn't covered u...
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Charleston, SC
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VSG
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10/12/2011
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Dec 22, 2010
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